FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2017) – Tarrant County College Chancellor Eugene Giovannini has named Elva LeBlanc the first executive vice chancellor and provost for the College, after a nationwide search. The executive vice chancellor and provost is the College’s highest-ranking academic and administrative officer after the chancellor. LeBlanc, who currently serves as president of Tarrant County College Northwest Campus, will step into her new role on June 1, 2017.
As executive vice chancellor and provost, LeBlanc will be responsible for the planning, development and administration of the College’s core areas of academic affairs and student success. LeBlanc also will oversee TCC’s six campus presidents, district academic programs, enrollment and support services, department chairs, as well as economic and workforce development initiatives. LeBlanc is expected to have a pivotal role in the execution and implementation of TCC’s strategic plan.
During her time as president of TCC Northwest, LeBlanc has provided leadership in creating and running the county’s first early college high school, increasing collaboration with the public schools, expanding strategic partnerships with business and industry, developing workforce programs in response to the community needs and expanding a satellite campus at Alliance airport.
Prior to joining TCC, LeBlanc served as president of Galveston College and executive vice president for instructional affairs at Austin Community College. As a community college administrator in three different systems, LeBlanc has taken each institution to new levels of excellence by working closely with partners from business and industry, public schools, other colleges and universities, community organizations and internal stakeholders to effectively meet the educational and workforce training needs of the community.
A former Tarrant County College student, LeBlanc earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of North Texas.